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Mumbai's Sahar Police Nab 20 Passport Forgery Agents in 12 Months
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 04:18 AM
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Sahar police in Mumbai have arrested 20 individuals linked to passport forgery over the past year, marking a significant crackdown on the illicit activity.
Mumbai’s Sahar police department announced the arrest of 20 agents involved in passport forgery during the last twelve months. The operation, part of a broader anti‑fraud initiative, targeted individuals who had been issuing counterfeit travel documents.
The arrests were made after a series of investigations that traced forged passports to several fraudulent agencies operating in the city. Police officials said the crackdown would deter future attempts to exploit the passport system.
The move comes as Mumbai’s crime statistics show a noticeable decline in passport‑related offenses, suggesting that the city’s law‑enforcement efforts are bearing fruit.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the networks behind the forgery scheme and have urged the public to report any suspicious passport‑related activities.
The arrests were made after a series of investigations that traced forged passports to several fraudulent agencies operating in the city. Police officials said the crackdown would deter future attempts to exploit the passport system.
The move comes as Mumbai’s crime statistics show a noticeable decline in passport‑related offenses, suggesting that the city’s law‑enforcement efforts are bearing fruit.
Authorities are continuing to monitor the networks behind the forgery scheme and have urged the public to report any suspicious passport‑related activities.